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A bivalent of meiosis i consists of

A

two chromatids and one centromere

B

two chromatids and two centromeres

C

four chromatids and two centromeres

D

four chromatids and four centromeres

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To answer the question "A bivalent of meiosis I consists of," we can break down the information step by step: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Meiosis**: Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four haploid cells. It consists of two main stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. 2. **Phases of Meiosis I**: Meiosis I includes several phases: - Prophase I ...
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